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SBMA offers opportunities
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
As part of its national capacity building and training in the seabed minerals sector, the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is supporting an initiative to offer a variety of training opportunities to candidates from developing states over the next few years.
NZ welcomes stance on tax information
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The New Zealand government has welcomed the Cook Islands’ commitment towards implementation of automatic exchange of information (AEOI) for tax purposes.
Protesters to walk again today
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Concerned individuals will today march towards their goal of a purse seining-free Cook Islands.
Apii Te Uki Ou makes a splash
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou kids made a splash yesterday morning when the lucky youngsters got to cool off at the school’s annual swimming sports day.
Tiare festival kicks off
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The 2015 Tiare Festival Week was launched yesterday at the Maire Nui Drive Market in downtown Avarua.
Oldest resident loved a good laugh
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Mama Caroline Daniel puts her longevity down to the Almighty – but one suspects it also has something to do with the fact she enjoys a good laugh.
Extra-happy day for college graduates
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
It was a happy day for the 12 Year 11 Titikaveka College graduates when they received acknowledgment for their academic performances throughout the year.
QR visit big occasion for Palmerston
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The official opening of the new Palmerston Island solar power station was a momentous occasion in more ways than one.
Awards a first for Cook Islands
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education (MoE) in partnership with Internal Affairs and the Cook Islands National Disability Council have announced the first ever Meitaki Attitude Awards event, to be held at the Punanga Nui market on Tuesday, December 1.
Miss PNG wants to make a difference
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Papua New Guinea is 24 year old Abigail Havora and she will represent her country atthe Miss Pacific Islands 2015 to be held on Rarotonga early in December.
Heather withdraws Demo support for Bishop
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Democratic Party leader William “Smiley” Heather has apologised for a comment he made in support of One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop, who faces a serious charge of corruption.
Puna off to Paris for climate change meeting
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will this weekend lead the Cook Islands delegation to the United Nations climate change COP21 conference to be held in Paris at the end of this month.
Gay ceremony barred in Arorangi
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
‘Not in our backyard’ is the message from traditional leaders who have barred a local same-sex couple from renewing their vows in Arorangi this weekend.
EHF row takes a new turn
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The current controversy surrounding the government-ordered eviction of the Esther Honey Foundation veterinary clinic from its Nikao premises may be referred to the United States Embassy in New Zealand.
They're saying it with flowers…
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Danniel Apii Jr of Apii Rutaki takes part in the ei making competition during the 2015 Tiare Festival Week launching at the Maire Nui Drive Market yesterday. The week-long event is the festival of flowers which provides a great opportunity to the people of the Cook Islands to celebrate their culture. 15112038
Scholarship opportunities in Hawaii
Friday 20 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Representatives from Brigham Young University and Polynesian Cultural Centre in Hawaii are keen to continue the university’s longstanding partnership with the Cook Islands.
Second celebration DVD
Friday 20 November 2015 | Published in Local
With the success of this year’s Te Maeva Nui 50th anniversary elebrations, Tauranga Vananga in collaboration with its major sponsors, have launched Volume 2 of the two-part series for the major cultural event of the year, Te Maeva Nui 2015.
Call to support beauty pageant
Friday 20 November 2015 | Published in Local
Preparations are well underway for the Miss Pacific Islands cultural showcase to be hosted on Rarotonga from December 6 to 12.
Robert's hard work rewarded
Friday 20 November 2015 | Published in Local
Ministry of Health grounds man Robert Puruha was rewarded for all his hard work this week when he received a special gift from his boss, Health Secretary Liz Iro. Puruha was awarded the title Employee of the Year last year, and Iro said she decided to gift the monetary award the ministry received from their recent Public Service Excellence Award to Puruha.
Mama Caroline was 'the Aitutaki Angel'
Friday 20 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ oldest person, the much-loved Caroline Daniel, has died on Aitutaki aged 103.
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